Algorithmic Trading Developer

Liquidnet; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquidnet, a leader in next‑generation agency execution, seeks a Quantitative Trading Strategy developer to join the Global Trading Technology team in New York. The role focuses on building high‑performance trading platforms and customizable strategies with quants, product and sales partners.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ experience in low latency trading and a solid background in Java and Linux, with strong design patterns and back‑testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related Engineering field.
• 3–5 years’ experience developing low latency trading strategies in Equities, Futures or Listed Derivatives.
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing trading strategies such as benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking and dark aggregation algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Liquidnet’s Next Generation Global Algorithmic Trading platform including low latency strategies and infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with Quants on implementation of trading algorithms, models, and signals.
• Work with Product and Sales on client requests and algo customizations.
• Develop innovative solutions in a strategic, pragmatic way.
• Succeed in a collaborative development environment.
• Stay curious about industry trends and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Linux

OO Design

Low Latency

Trading Systems

Team Collaboration

Education

BS/BA in CS, Math, or related field

Job description

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Liquidnet is seeking an exceptional and experienced Quantitative Trading Strategy developer to join the Global Trading Technology team. This experienced individual has a proven track record of developing quality software and trading strategies in a world class financial services organization.

About Liquidnet

Liquidnet is a next-generation agency execution specialist. Powered by technology that helps drive institutional alpha, our trading and liquidity network intelligently and securely connects the world’s investors with the world’s investments.

Established in 1999 on the belief that there was a better way to trade, Liquidnet's journey began with a vision to create a platform that goes beyond traditional transactional models.

We wanted to build a community where traders could connect, collaborate, and execute trades with confidence. Over the years, we've grown from a vision into a thriving ecosystem that empowers the buy side in ways never before imagined.

We are committed to making trading more efficient, intelligent, and accessible. Our purpose guides every decision we make, from the tools we develop to the relationships we nurture with our Members.

Role Overview

Quantitative Trading is one of the main driving forces in today's Equity Markets. Providing clients with superior order execution while minimizing their market impact and risk exposure, trading strategies and smart order routing is a rapidly expanding field. These platforms are driven by quantitative analytics, real time market data, historical tick data, market signal events, and statistical analysis.

The equities Global Trading Technology organization is responsible for developing, supporting, and delivering these state-of-the-art trading solutions to end-users including internal trading desks as well as buy-side clients.

This position sits in office 3 days a week, 2 days wfh.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Liquidnet’s Next Generation Global Algorithmic Trading platform including highly customizable low latency trading strategies as well as key infrastructure components such as low latency order management and order handling, rules engines and other algorithmic trading components.
• Work closely with Quants on implementation of trading algorithms, quantitative models, and analytical signals.
• Work with Product and Sales teams on client requests and algo customizations.
• Develop innovative solutions in a strategic, pragmatic way.
• Succeed in a collaborative development environment.
• Be curious and inquisitive around industry trends and strive for continuous improvement.

Experience/Competences

Essential

• BS/BA degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related Engineering field.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience developing low latency trading strategies in Equities, Futures or Listed Derivatives (execution algorithms, prop strategies, risk trading, smart routing etc.)
• Proven track record in designing, developing, and implementing of trading strategies such as benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking and dark aggregation algorithms.
• Has intimate knowledge of lit and dark market micro-structure, order types, liquidity, market data and regulatory matters (Reg NMS, ISO orders, MiFID II, dark pools, liquidity seeking, venue heat maps, etc.) in the US and/or other global markets.
• Prior experience in efficient implementation of quantitative models, performing statistical data analysis, building/using data visualization tools and conducting simulation and back-testing of strategies.
• Expert proficiency with computer technologies including Java, Linux, and OO Design with a focus on performance, re-usability, test automation and flexibility for customizations.
• Proven ability to work effectively across quant, product, sales, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated development skills in a collaborative, team-oriented style.

Desired

• Experience in Agile Methodologies.
• Experience with low latency messaging products, such as Solace and 29West.
• Knowledge of event-driven (pub/sub) programming models.

Manager 5

Salary up to $173,000

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

USA - 200 Vesey Street - New York, NY